Corky

West Auckland principals are complaining the doings of the fictional West family from Outrageous Fortune is causing families to ship their children out of zone from West Auckland to other schools.

Why principals should be upset is beyond me. Any parent using a TV programme for making a very important life decision probably means their genetic gifts passed to their children wont be great.

That said, Westies do have a certain ‘spice’ to them. Paula Bennett and John Tamihere are known to go feral on occasions.

White flight is nothing new. Bullying and poor learning environments are major drivers. And I agree with these parents. In our PC society , it isn’t cool to be white. And white kids are made aware of that in no uncertain terms.

What’s not mentioned is brown flight. Yes, Maori for decades have removed their children from Pakeha environments and sent them to Maori focused schools. These parents hold sporting prowess above intellectual pursuits. Results are mixed, and unfortunately most Maori schools are pale reflections of their former selves.

duperez

Yep, Maori for decades have removed their children and sent them to Maori focused schools. It’s just that in 2017 we call them Charter Schools. That’s why those in the Pakeha environment of Epsom are championing them so much.

patupaiarehe

Gezza

Gezza

I still think my policy is, essentially, sound, although it does require a fair bit of sailing close to wind at times. However, Corks no longer hassles me due his knickers being exposed too often having tried it, so I think I’ll leave it to my best judgement, & the occasional grump from blogdad to guide me in these matters ?

patupaiarehe

Gezza

Corky

So I went to the supermarket. Near the trolleys, before you enter, is an anti bacterial soap dispenser. I watched as those with an air of superiority dutifully wiped their hand to get rid of any RIFF RAFF germs. After finishing, they then proceeded to push their trolleys into the entrance. I so desperately wanted to yell: ” You should observe how a surgeon scrubs up.” Of course that would have been lost on them.

Next stop- a service station. Oh, no. A line of 12 people with the other checkout closed. I proceeded to the closed checkout, where upon a smart arse sniggered ” Ya wont get service there, mate. Read the sign. Muffled sniggers and eye rolls from onlookers ensued. Five seconds later I was being served, while a line of sour onlookers scowled. I decided not to rub it in.

Sniff… no wonder politicians love this country. The population just don’t know how to think!